[Elecraft] OT Bluetooth Serial adapters

[Barry Baines]

RussL

> On Jun 7, 2020, at 10:53 AM, Russ Edelen <kg7vq01 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> There is a wealth of knowledge and experience within this group. Has anyone used a Bluetooth serial adapter? I am considering one for my mobile Kenwood d-710 to utilize an android tablet.
> 
> I see there are many implementations but I'm not sure if it is worthy of consideration.


Some things to consider:

1.  From what I can tell, most of these devices are designed to be plugged into a computer.
a.  Presumably you’d attach the adapter to the RS232 port of the D710.  So the first question is how you’d power it.  Power would likely have to come from a USB charger.
b.  How do you configure it?  Would you attach it to a computer, configure the settings and would the settings be retained by the device (not the computer) when the device is powered down and removed to be reconnected to the D710?

2.  The next question is configuring the Android:
a.  What software are you intending to use on the Android?  Does it use a com port?
b.  Is there a way to configure a bluetooth connection as being a com port?
c.  Would the software recognize a bluetooth input as  a comport?

I don’t have experience with these devices. My suggestion is to first look at the Android and the software you intend to use with the D710 to determine whether it has the capability to recognize a CompPort connection via Bluetooth.  Second, when looking at these devices, look at their compatibility in terms of being connected to a non-PC.


Hope this helps,

Barry Baines, WD4ASW
Keller, TX  

> 
> Thanks for any thoughts.
> 
> Russ
> KG7VQ
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